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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,250.08, 3,376.35 and 1,017.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,250.08, 3,376.35 and 1,017.39 is: 1,526.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,250.08 : 3,376.35 = 1,017.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,250.08/3,376.35 = 1,017.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,250.08x = 3,376.35 × 1,017.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,250.08x = 3,435,064.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,435,064.73/2,250.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,526.64

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